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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.76, 4,518.37 and 2,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.76, 4,518.37 and 2,094.79 is: 2,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.76 : 4,518.37 = 2,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.76/4,518.37 = 2,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.76x = 4,518.37 × 2,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.76x = 9,465,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465,013.70/3,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.18

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